Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
65645C
RGB
101, 100, 92
HSL
53, 5%, 38%
HSB
53, 9%, 40%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 60
LAB
42, -1, 5
LCH
42, 5, 99
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 101
XYZ
12, 13, 12
LUV
42, 1, 6
HWB
53, 36%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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